Newsletter July

Office News

  • Stephanie attended ATE in Perth from the 15th- 22nd June
  • Staff attended Famil in South Australia
  • “APTC  Fiji” has recently become member of “THE SOCIETY OF FIJI TRAVEL ASSOCIATES” (SOFTA), an organisation established to unite those persons, firms and corporations engaged in the sale of all travel facilities to, from and within the Fiji Islands.

Product of the Month

Q Station 
 
Sydney now has a unique historical retreat open for the first time for visitors to stay and july1.jpgexperience. Following an $18 million renovation, Q Station has transformed the former accommodation buildings of the Quarantine Station into a modern and comfortable retreat for visitors, opening 25th April 2008.
 
Located within Sydney Harbour National Park with incredible views of Sydney Harbour. Q Station is the former Quarantine Station located 30 minutes by water from the city and 45 minutes by car.  It is 5 minutes from the popular beachside suburb of Manly Beach.
  
Come and stay at Q Station. Experience the magic of Sydney Harbour from the privacy of july4.jpgyour own room.  Wake up to the tranquil, wild beauty of Sydney Harbour National Park. Visualise a rich past while enjoying the comfort of contemporary conveniences. Choose from rooms with panoramic views of Sydney’s incredible Harbour, the beautiful National Park surrounds or the historic buildings of Q Station. Q Station offers a range of conference venues, accommodation, harbour side dining and interactive experiences. Watch Sydney’s powerful new immersion theatre show defiance or dine on the edge of Sydney’s amazing Harbour at the Boilerhouse Restaurant. Why not try our 40 days interactive tour experience or relax and enjoy the Destination Spa (opening late 2008).  

Special: Complimentary upgrade to the next available room type valid until 31st March 2009. Upgrade is subject to availability.

What’s New

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

  • Wilderness camp brings bush luxury to Ningaloo.

  • The new Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, which opens the 1st July, is an environmentally friendly safari style camp.

  •  All structures are built to minimise impact on the environment, power is solar generated and water usage is minimal.

 

Connections- New NT Tour

 

The Southern Spirit

  •  Great Southern Rail has announced a new luxurious train service called ‘The Southern Spirit’

  • Operates each summer season from November 2008 on a variety of outback Australian train routes.

  • A luxury Australian rail cruise offering 8 different itineraries that visit a number of different destinations across Australia’s rail network, combined with deluxe excursions and exclusive events.

 

Australian Eco Adventures- New luxury tour in Sydney

  • Combining their existing luxury 4 hour lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour aboard MV Maverick

  • Small group 3 ½ hour tour of Sydney City and the Eastern Suburbs

  • Departure time of their regular Sydney Harbour in Style 4 Hour Lunch Cruise moved to 12:30pm which allows guests the opportunity to now book the City Sights tour combined with the cruise, or continue to book the cruise on its own

Specials

Voyages Mid-Year Sale

 

  •  Stay 3 nights or more at the Lost Camel or Outback Pioneer and receive an extra night free. Valid for travel 1/7/08 – 30/9/08

  •  Mid Year Savings at Ayers Rock Resort, Alice Springs Resort and Kings Canyon Resort.  Valid for Travel: 1/7/08 – 30/9/08

 Please contact our office more information.

Changes & Refurbishment

IHG Hotel Refurbishments

The following IHG properties will be undergoing Refurbishments:

  • Crowne Plaza Melbourne & Holiday Inn on Flinders Melbourne-  June- September 2008

  • Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour- May- July 2008

 

Novotel Oasis Cairns Resort

  • Novotel Oasis Cairns are happy to announce the completion of their refurbishment.

 

Chifley on Terrace Perth

  • Chifley on Terrace Perth has changed ownership and now belongs to Ascott International.

  • It is now called Somerset St Georges Terrace

 

Oaks Hotels & Resorts Melbourne

  •  Oaks on Market in Melbourne have just completed a refurbishment of all rooms. Each room features brand new 32 inch LCD Plasma TV’s, brand new sofas and new contemporary artwork.

 

Novotel Twin Waters Resort

  •  Novotel Twin Waters Resort is pleased to advise that the renovations are complete on the accommodation facilities at Novotel Twin Waters Resort.

  • The Bar refurbishment is due for completion mid July.

 

Manly Pacific Sydney managed by Novotel

  • Manly Pacific will refurbish all Ocean Views starting late June.

 

Quicksilver Cruises

  •  Effective immediately all introductory diving on Low Isles will need to be pre-booked.

  • They will be providing one of their dive instructors only when there has been a request at the time of booking.

 

All Seasons Oasis Springs

  •  The poll has now been completed and is ready for guests to use

 

Ozone Seafront Hotel

  •  Ozone Seafront will be branded as an Aurora Property from 1st September 2008

   

Wooroonooran Safaris

  • As of August 1st , the Wooroonooran Rainforest Safari will no longer include the Crocodile Farm but will include the Mamu Canopy treetop Walk.

 

Breakfree Resorts

  • Many Breakfree properties will be undergoing refurbishments over the next year.
    Please contact our office for the list of properties.


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